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Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance; LPB

Type:
FULL_TIME
Location(s):
Gebze TR 2
Date Posted:
Salary:
Job Posting Start Date:
2026-02-26
Job Posting End Date:
2026-03-26
Job ID:
R5032716
Job Description

Job Description Summary

Install, maintain, and repair internal factory equipment. Supervise employees who perform maintenance and tool making. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that equipment and tools are in good condition for use. Propose plans for preventive maintenance and corrective action.
  • Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in maintenance and investments
  • Strong verbal and written English language skills
  • Good knowledge of ACad and SolidWorks tools
  • Ability to live in Istanbul & Kocaeli

 Desired Characteristics

  • Strong technical expertise in vacuum, cranes, lifting equipment's processes and legal inspections
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier quality issues and drive effective root cause resolution
  • Experience with supplier audits, NCR management, and corrective action processes
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, document, and execute quality improvement initiatives
  • Effective cross-functional and supplier engagement skill
  • Having ATEX certification is preferred
  • Experience at mechanical lifting systems, vacuum systems and ovens is preferrable

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No